2008
DESCRIPTION
The
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PG2159T6R is a GaAs MMIC for L, S-band SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) switch which was developed
for mobile phone and another L, S-band applications.
This device can operate 2 control switching by control voltage 1.8 to 3.3 V. This device can operate frequency from
0.05 GHz to 3.0 GHz, having the low insertion loss and high isolation.
This device is housed in a 6-pin plastic TSSON (Thin Shrink Small Out-line Non-leaded) (T6R) package. And this
package is able to high-density surface mounting.
FEATURES
Switch control voltage : Vcont (H) = 1.8 to 3.3 V (2.7 V TYP.)
: Vcont (L) = 0.2 to 0.2 V (0 V TYP.)
Low insertion loss : Lins1 = 0.20 dB TYP. @ f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
: Lins2 = 0.21 dB TYP. @ f = 0.5 to 1.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
: Lins3 = 0.23 dB TYP. @ f = 1.0 to 2.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
: Lins4 = 0.25 dB TYP. @ f = 2.0 to 2.5 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
: Lins5 = 0.27 dB TYP. @ f = 2.5 to 3.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
High isolation : ISL1 = 27 dB TYP. @ f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
: ISL2 = 27 dB TYP. @ f = 0.5 to 1.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
: ISL3 = 27 dB TYP. @ f = 1.0 to 2.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
: ISL4 = 27 dB TYP. @ f = 2.0 to 2.5 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
: ISL5 = 27 dB TYP. @ f = 2.5 to 3.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
Handling power : Pin (1 dB) = +25.5 dBm TYP. @ f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
: Pin (0.1 dB) = +22.0 dBm TYP. @ f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V
High-density surface mounting : 6-pin plastic TSSON (T6R) package (1.0 × 1.0 × 0.37 mm)
APPLICATIONS
L, S-band digital cellular or cordless telephone
W-LAN and BluetoothTM
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Order Number Package Marking Supplying Form
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PG2159T6R-E2
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PG2159T6R-E2-A 6-pin plastic TSSON
(T6R) (Pb-Free)
G7 Embossed tape 8 mm wide
Pin 1, 6 face the perforation side of the tape
Qty 5 kpcs/reel
Remark To order evaluation samples, contact your nearby sales office.
Part number for sample order:
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PG2159T6R
DATA SHEET
Caution Although this device is designed to be as robust as possible, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) can
damage this device. This device must be protected at all times from ESD. Static charges may
easily produce potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can
discharge without detection. Industry-standard ESD precautions must be employed at all times.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please
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L, S-BAND SPDT SWITCH
GaAs INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
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PG2159T6R
Document No. PG10710EJ01V0DS (1st edition)
Date Published June 2008 NS
Printed in Japan
PIN CONNECTIONS AND INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Pin No. Pin Name
1 OUTPUT1
2 GND
3 OUTPUT2
4 Vcont2
5 INPUT
(Top View) (Bottom View)
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
34
5
6
1
2
34
5
6
(Top View)
G7
6 Vcont1
Remark Exposed pad : GND
TRUTH TABLE
Vcont1 Vcont2 INPUTOUTPUT1 INPUTOUTPUT2
Low High OFF ON
High Low ON OFF
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Ratings Unit
Switch Control Voltage Vcont 6.0 Note1 V
Input Power Pin +26.0 Note2, 4 dBm
Input Power Pin +8 + Vcont 20/3 Note3, 4 dBm
Operating Ambient Temperature TA 45 to +85 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg 55 to +150 °C
Notes 1. Vcont1 Vcont2 6.0 V
2. 2.7 V Vcont1 Vcont2 3.3 V
3. 1.8 V Vcont1 Vcont2 2.7 V
4. Please refer to following chart.
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Input Power Pin (dBm)
Switch Control Voltage Vcont (V)
INPUT POWER vs.
SWITCH CONTROL VOLTAGE
Remark The graph indicates nominal characteristics.
Data Sheet PG10710EJ01V0DS
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PG2159T6R
RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE (TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Switch Control Voltage (H) Vcont (H) 1.8 2.7 3.3 V
Switch Control Voltage (L) Vcont (L) 0.2 0 +0.2 V
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1
(TA = +25°C, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V, DC cut capacitors = 56 pF, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Insertion Loss 1 Lins1 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Note1 0.20 0.35 dB
Insertion Loss 2 Lins2 f = 0.5 to 1.0 GHz 0.21 0.35 dB
Insertion Loss 3 Lins3 f = 1.0 to 2.0 GHz 0.23 0.40 dB
Insertion Loss 4 Lins4 f = 2.0 to 2.5 GHz 0.25 0.42 dB
Insertion Loss 5 Lins5 f = 2.5 to 3.0 GHz 0.27 0.45 dB
Isolation 1 ISL1 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Note1 24 27 dB
Isolation 2 ISL2 f = 0.5 to 1.0 GHz 24 27 dB
Isolation 3 ISL3 f = 1.0 to 2.0 GHz 24 27 dB
Isolation 4 ISL4 f = 2.0 to 2.5 GHz 24 27 dB
Isolation 5 ISL5 f = 2.5 to 3.0 GHz 24 27 dB
Input Return Loss 1 RLin1 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Note1 15 20 dB
Input Return Loss 2 RLin2 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz 15 20 dB
Output Return Loss 1 RLout1 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Note1 15 20 dB
Output Return Loss 2 RLout2 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz 15 20 dB
Pin (0.1 dB) f = 2.0 GHz/2.5 GHz +20.0 +22.0 dBm 0.1 dB Loss Compression
Input Power Note2 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz +22.0 dBm
1 dB Loss Compression
Input Power Note3
Pin (1 dB) f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz +25.5 dBm
2nd Harmonics 2f0 f = 2.0 GHz/2.5 GHz, Pin = +10 dBm 65 77 dBc
3rd Harmonics 3f0 f = 2.0 GHz/2.5 GHz, Pin = +10 dBm 60 80 dBc
Input 3rd Order Intercept Point IIP3 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz, 2 tone
5 MHz spacing
+49.0 dBm
Switch Control Current Icont 0.2 1.0
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A
Switch Control Speed tSW 50% CTL to 90/10% 20 200 ns
Notes 1. DC cut capacitors = 1 000 pF at f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz
2. Pin (0.1 dB) is measured the input power level when the insertion loss increases more 0.1 dB than that of
linear range.
3. P
in (1 dB) is measured the input power level when the insertion loss increases more 1 dB than that of linear
range.
Caution This device is used it is necessary to use DC cut capacitors.
Data Sheet PG10710EJ01V0DS 3
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PG2159T6R
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2
(TA = +25°C, Vcont (H) = 1.8 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V, DC cut capacitors = 56 pF, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Insertion Loss 6 Lins6 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Note1 0.21 0.36 dB
Insertion Loss 7 Lins7 f = 0.5 to 1.0 GHz 0.22 0.37 dB
Insertion Loss 8 Lins8 f = 1.0 to 2.0 GHz 0.24 0.41 dB
Insertion Loss 9 Lins9 f = 2.0 to 2.5 GHz 0.26 0.43 dB
Insertion Loss 10 Lins10 f = 2.5 to 3.0 GHz 0.28 0.46 dB
Isolation 6 ISL6 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Note1 23 26 dB
Isolation 7 ISL7 f = 0.5 to 1.0 GHz 23 26 dB
Isolation 8 ISL8 f = 1.0 to 2.0 GHz 23 26 dB
Isolation 9 ISL9 f = 2.0 to 2.5 GHz 23 26 dB
Isolation 10 ISL10 f = 2.5 to 3.0 GHz 23 26 dB
Input Return Loss 3 RLin3 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Note1 15 20 dB
Input Return Loss 4 RLin4 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz 15 20 dB
Output Return Loss 3 RLout3 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Note1 15 20 dB
Output Return Loss 4 RLout4 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz 15 20 dB
Pin (0.1 dB) f = 2.0 GHz/2.5 GHz +12 +15.5 dBm 0.1 dB Loss Compression
Input Power Note2 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz +15.5 dBm
1 dB Loss Compression
Input Power Note3
Pin (1 dB) f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz +19.5 dBm
Switch Control Current Icont RF None 0.2 1.0
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A
Switch Control Speed tSW 50% CTL to 90/10% RF 20 200 ns
Notes 1. DC cut capacitors = 1 000 pF at f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz
2. P
in (0.1 dB) is measured the input power level when the insertion loss increases more 0.1 dB than that of
linear range.
3. P
in (1 dB) is measured the input power level when the insertion loss increases more 1 dB than that of linear
range.
Caution This device is used it is necessary to use DC cut capacitors.
Data Sheet PG10710EJ01V0DS
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EVALUATION CIRCUIT
OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2
C0 C0
V
cont
1 INPUT
1 000 pF 1 000 pF
C0
V
cont
2
12
56
3
4
Remark C0 : 0.05 to 0.5 GHz 1 000 pF
: 0.5 to 3.0 GHz 56 pF
The application circuits and their parameters are for reference only and are not intended for use in actual design-ins.
Data Sheet PG10710EJ01V0DS 5
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PG2159T6R
MOUNTING PAD AND SOLDER MASK LAYOUT DIMENSIONS
6-PIN PLASTIC TSSON (T6R) (UNIT: mm)
MOUNTING PAD
SOLDER MASK
Solder thickness : 0.08 mm
1.2
0.125
0.225
1.2
0.15
0.15 0.15 0.15
0.225
0.6
1.15
0.13
0.13
0.13 0.15
1.15
0.45
0.65
0.35 0.35
0.75
0.45
0.35 0.35
0.75
Remark The mounting pad and solder mask layouts in this document are for reference only.
Data Sheet PG10710EJ01V0DS
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PG2159T6R
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
6-PIN PLASTIC TSSON (T6R) (UNIT: mm)
1.0±0.1
0.35±0.060.35±0.06
0.45 ±0.1
0.13±0.07
0.15
+0.07
–0.05
0.08 MIN.
0.23±0.07
0.175±0.075
(Bottom View)
(Top View)
1.0±0.1
1.0±0.1
1.0±0.1
0.37
+0.03
–0.05
0.15
+0.07
–0.05
0.08 MIN.
A
AA
A
Remark A > 0
Data Sheet PG10710EJ01V0DS 7
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PG2159T6R
RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS
This product should be soldered and mounted under the following recommended conditions. For soldering
methods and conditions other than those recommended below, contact your nearby sales office.
Soldering Method Soldering Conditions Condition Symbol
Infrared Reflow Peak temperature (package surface temperature) : 260°C or below
Time at peak temperature : 10 seconds or less
Time at temperature of 220°C or higher : 60 seconds or less
Preheating time at 120 to 180°C : 120±30 seconds
Maximum number of reflow processes : 3 times
Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below
IR260
Wave Soldering Peak temperature (molten solder temperature) : 260°C or below
Time at peak temperature : 10 seconds or less
Preheating temperature (package surface temperature) : 120°C or below
Maximum number of flow processes : 1 time
Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below
WS260
Partial Heating Peak temperature (terminal temperature) : 350°C or below
Soldering time (per side of device) : 3 seconds or less
Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below
HS350
Caution Do not use different soldering methods together (except for partial heating).
Data Sheet PG10710EJ01V0DS
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PG2159T6R
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Data Sheet PG10710EJ01V0DS 9
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Caution GaAs Products This product uses gallium arsenide (GaAs).
GaAs vapor and powder are hazardous to human health if inhaled or ingested, so please observe
the following points.
• Follow related laws and ordinances when disposing of the product. If there are no applicable laws
and/or ordinances, dispose of the product as recommended below.
1. Commission a disposal company able to (with a license to) collect, transport and dispose of
materials that contain arsenic and other such industrial waste materials.
2. Exclude the product from general industrial waste and household garbage, and ensure that the
product is controlled (as industrial waste subject to special control) up until final disposal.
• Do not burn, destroy, cut, crush, or chemically dissolve the product.
• Do not lick the product or in any way allow it to enter the mouth.
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PG2159T6R
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